Thomas County approves 12‑month moratorium on battery storage, crypto‑mining, data centers and related facilities
The Thomas County Board of Commissioners unanimously approved Resolution #2026‑11, imposing a 12‑month moratorium on battery energy storage systems, cryptocurrency‑mining operations, data centers, AI facilities, and carbon dioxide capture/transport/sequestration operations. The motion passed by roll call vote July 21, 2026.
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The Thomas County Board of Commissioners voted unanimously July 21 to impose a 12‑month moratorium on a set of large energy and data facilities. Commissioner Lewis Herbaugh moved to approve Resolution #2026‑11; Commissioner Charles Daly seconded, and the roll call vote was Ayes — Daly, Herbaugh, Moody.
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